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Compared to walls and floors, it is usually relatively simple to add insulation to the ceiling of a building. Insulation thickness can generally be increased without adding structure or other complications. Gravity holds the insulation in place, and the only disadvantage is a loss of attic space. In addition, the ceiling is where most of […]

Snow guards, or snow clips, are metal protrusions that are integrated with the roofing to prevent snow from sliding off the roof. They are either clipped to the top edge of the roofing material (tiles and slate) or are nailed integral with it (shakes and shingles). Snow guards are used at the rate of 10 […]

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Clay tiles have been used in warm climates for centuries. Their use is still common in the southern extremes of this country, but they have recently been superseded by concrete tiles, which cost less and have better quality control. Concrete tiles are made from high-density concrete coated with a waterproof resin. They are available in […]

DIRECTION OF   extend FIELD   WOOD-SHINGLE RIDGE Wood shakes are popular for their rustic look and their durability. They are made from the same materials as wood shingles, but they are split to achieve a taper instead of being sawn. Shakes may have split faces and sawn backs or be taper-split with both sides […]

RiDGE SHiNGLES MADE FRoM 1/з of field shingle FoLDED oVER RiDGE &   EXTEND FIELD SHiNGLES To RiDGE.   ASPHALT-SHINGLE RIDGE For centuries, wood shingles have been used exten­sively for roofing, and they continue to be very pop­ular. However, with the advent of the asphalt shingle, they have recently lost their dominance as a roofing […]

  Single-ply roof—A more recent development in roofing, the single-ply roof is less labor intensive and more elastic than the built-up roof. The single-ply roof is applied as a membrane and glued, weighted with gravel ballast, or mechanically fastened to the roof. Seams are glued with adhesive or heat sealed. Single-ply roofs are usually applied […]

Most skylights are manufactured with a complete flashing package and instructions for installation in a rough opening in the roof framing. Some are available with a kit to adapt the flashing to unusual roofing materials or pitches. Skylights are available in fixed or operable types with screens and/or sun-shade devices. Rough-opening sizes are specified and […]

SOLDERED CRICKET WRApS CORNERS, EXTENDS UNDER ROOFiNG 6 IN. (MiN.) AND TURNS Up AGAINST CHIMNEY 4 IN. (MIN.). In severe climates, a through-pan flashing that extends continuously through the chimney should be considered. Through-pan flashing prevents water from migrating through the masonry to a level below the flashing. It is made of lead or copper […]